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SpeedLimitInfo
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Compass With a navigation system: comj
pass display for the driving dij
rection.
OnboardcomputerontheControl
Display
Concept
The onboard computer displays different vehij
cle data on the Control Display, such as averj
age values.
Generalinformation The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.'y"Onboard info": average values, such as
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.
Callinguptheonboardcomputeror
tripcomputer
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resettingtheonboardcomputer Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"Resettingthetripcomputer Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come to a standstill.
Sportdisplays
Generalinformation
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displayingsportdisplays
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speedwarning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
Generalinformation
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by atleast 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,settingorchangingthe
speedwarning
Using iDrive:
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4.Turn the controller until the desired speedis displayed.5.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivatingthespeed
warning
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"4.Press the controller.
Settingyourcurrentspeedasthe
speedwarning
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Select current speed"4.Press the controller.
SettingsontheControl
Display
Time
Settingthetimezone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Settingthetime
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time:"4.Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Turn the controller until the desired mijnutes are displayed.7.Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Settingthetimeformat
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Automatictimesetting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Auto time set"
Date
Settingthedate
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Settingthedateformat
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
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Language
Settingthelanguage1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Settingthevoicedialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Unitsofmeasurement
Settingtheunitsofmeasurement To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Brightness
Settingthebrightness To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightjness is set.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Activating/deactivatingthedisplayof thecurrentvehicleposition
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the curj
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the ConnecjtedDrive customer portal.
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."GPS tracking"3."GPS tracking"
Head-upDisplay
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Overview
Switchingon/off
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Head-Up Display"
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:
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'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list from the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed.
SelectingdisplaysintheHead-up
Display
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up Display.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Settingthebrightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightj ness is set.5.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the brightjness of the Head-up Display can be additionj
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Adjustingtheheight
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller until the desired height is reached.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
The height of the Head-up Display can also be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 59.
Settingtherotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj
tated around its own axis.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Displayvisibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
'yCertain sitting positions.'yObjects on the cover of the Head-up Disj
play.'ySunglasses with certain polarization filters.'yWet roads.'yUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic setj tings checked by a dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head- up Display, refer to page 258.
Specialwindshield The windshield is part of the system.
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The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double imj
ages from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealj
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LightsVehiclefeaturesandoptionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Overview Switchesinthevehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront fog lightsAutomatic headlight control
Adaptive Light ControlLights off
Daytime running lightsParking lightsSymbolFunctionLow beamsInstrument lighting
Parkinglights,cornering
lightsandroadsideparking
lights
Generalinformation Position of switch:
, ,
The exterior lighting is automatically switched off at these switch settings if the driver's dooris opened when the ignition is switched off.
Parkinglights Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pej
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to start the enj
gine.
When parking, switch on the one-sided roadj
side parking lamp, refer to page 106.
Lowbeams Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
Roadsideparkinglights
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
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Switchingon
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switchingoff Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Welcomelightsand
headlampcourtesydelay
feature
Welcomelights
Generalinformation Depending on the equipment, when switching
off the vehicle, switch position
or .
Depending on the ambient brightness, individj
ual light functions may be switched on briefly, when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Headlampcourtesydelayfeature
Generalinformation
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-
ready state is switched off.
Settingtheduration Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Automaticheadlightcontrol Concept
The low beams are switched on and off autoj matically depending on the ambient brightj
ness, for instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
Generalinformation
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,
the low beams are not switched off immedij
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
light is switched on.
Activating Position of switch:

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is
illuminated when the low beams are switched
on.
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Systemlimits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks unj
der these conditions, you should always switch
on the lights manually.
Daytimerunninglights
Generalinformation Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posij
tion
.
Activating/deactivating In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactij
vate the daytime running lights.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
AdaptiveLightControl TheconceptAdaptive Light Control is a variable headlight
control system that enables dynamic illuminaj
tion of the road surface.
Generalinformation
Depending on the steering angle and other paj
rameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adapj
tive Light Control does not swivel to the drivj er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Depending on the equipment version, Adapj
tive Light Control consists of one or several systems:'yCornering light, refer to page 108.
Activating
Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
Corneringlight
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous
roads or when turning, a cornering light is switched on up to a certain speed. As a resultthe inside of the curve is better lighted.
The cornering light is automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights
may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Self-levelingheadlights
The self-leveling headlights compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieveoptimum illumination of the roadway.
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High-beamAssistantConcept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or off depending
on the traffic situation. The assistant ensures
that the high beams are switched on, whenj
ever the traffic situation allows. In the low
speed range, the high beams are not switched
on by the system.
Generalinformation
The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and toadequate illumination, for instance in townsand cities.
The high beams can be switched on and off at any time as usual.
Activating/deactivating1.Depending on the equipment, turn the light switch into position
or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, arjrow.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the low
beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched bej tween low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instruj
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when manually switching the high beams on and off,
refer to page 76. To reactivate the high-beam
Assistant, press the button on the turn signal
lever.
Systemlimits
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
when to use the high beams. Therefore, manj
ually switch off the high beams in situations
where required to avoid a safety risk.
The system is not fully functional in the followj ing situations, and driver intervention may be
necessary:'yIn very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.'yWhen detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings.'yIn tight curves, on hilltops or in depresj
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured onj coming traffic on highways.'yIn poorly-lit towns and cities and in thepresence of highly reflective signs.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.
Foglights
Frontfoglights
Functionalrequirement
The low beams must be switched on.
Switchingon/off Press button. The green indicator light
lights up if the front fog lights are
switched on.
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If the automatic headlight control, refer topage 107, is activated, the low beams will
come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
Instrumentlighting Settings The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interiorlights
Generalinformation
Depending on the equipment, the interior lights, footwell lights, entry lamps, and courjtesy lamps are controlled automatically.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting conjtrols brightness of some of these features.
Overview1Interior lights2Reading lightsSwitchinginteriorlightson/off
manually
Press button.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Switchingthereadinglightsonandoff
manually
Press button.
Reading lights are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lights.
Ambientlight
Generalinformation Depending on your optional features lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.
Selectingcolorscheme On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Lighting design"4.Select the desired setting.
To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".
Settingthebrightness On the Control Display:
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